With the GSMA predicting North American mobile data traffic will grow at a compound annual growth rate of 42% per user between 2014 and 2019, it’s clear operators in 2016 must address the continued surge in capacity demand. However, the GSMA also highlights North American operators are confronted with slowing revenue growth, making it vital they tackle this need for capacity in a way that creates a financially viable business case.
In 2016, it is likely this will prompt operators to turn to emerging opportunities in higher spectrum bands and advanced wireless solutions across both backhaul and the radio access network.
